Allied Telesis AT-X930-28GPX-901 – 24-Port PoE+ Layer 3 Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis X930-28GPX is an enterprise-grade Allied Telesis x930 24-port PoE+ Layer 3 switch engineered for demanding distribution and campus core deployments. Combining 24 x 10/100/1000T PoE+ access ports with four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, it delivers the high-density Power over Ethernet and wire-speed Layer 3 routing performance that network engineers require for converged IP voice, wireless AP, and surveillance deployments. Its support for Allied Telesis VCStack virtual chassis stacking and the Allied Telesis Management Framework (AMF) makes it a leading choice for enterprise campus distribution switch with PoE+ and managed Layer 3 stackable switch for converged networks.

Product Description

The AT-X930-28GPX-901 is a 1U rack-mountable switch delivering 24 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ capable Gigabit copper ports capable of powering wireless access points, IP phones, and IP cameras directly from the switch — eliminating the need for external power injectors across the wiring closet or distribution layer. Four 10GBase-X SFP+ expansion slots provide high-speed fiber uplinks to the network core or server aggregation layer, ensuring adequate bandwidth headroom for traffic-intensive campus applications.

Network resiliency is built into the x930 architecture. VCStack technology allows up to eight x930 units to form a single logical switch with up to 160 Gbps of stacking bandwidth per unit, eliminating single points of failure and simplifying device management. VCStack Long Distance (LD) extends this capability across fiber links between buildings, making the AT-X930-28GPX-901 equally suited to distributed campus environments. Dual hot-swappable load-sharing power supplies and near-hitless online stack reconfiguration ensure maintenance windows do not translate into network downtime.

The Allied Telesis Management Framework (AMF) unifies the management of wired and wireless infrastructure on a single platform. AMF automates common tasks such as configuration backup, software upgrades, and fault recovery — significantly reducing the operational burden on IT teams managing large-scale enterprise networks. Integrated Wireless Manager functionality extends this to Allied Telesis TQ Series access points, enabling full wireless provisioning and monitoring without a separate controller. Advanced security features including tri-authentication, loop guard, and traffic-type access control protect the network from the access edge to the distribution core. The x930 series is also Software Defined Networking (SDN) ready with OpenFlow v1.3 support, ensuring the platform remains viable as network architectures evolve. Available from Creation Networks.

Key Features

• 24-Port PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) — Powers IP phones, wireless APs, and IP cameras directly from the switch without external injectors.
• 4 x 10GBase-X SFP+ Uplinks — Provides high-bandwidth fiber connectivity to network core and server aggregation layers.
• Layer 3 Routing — Full inter-VLAN routing and advanced routing protocols for distribution and core deployments.
• VCStack Virtual Chassis Stacking — Stack up to 8 units with up to 160 Gbps stacking bandwidth per switch for a single management plane.
• VCStack LD (Long Distance) — Extend stacking across fiber links between buildings in distributed campus environments.
• Dual Hot-Swappable PSUs — Load-sharing redundant power supplies allow maintenance without network interruption.
• Allied Telesis Management Framework (AMF) — Automates network-wide management, upgrades, and fault recovery across wired and wireless.
• Integrated Wireless Manager — Centrally provisions and monitors Allied Telesis TQ Series access points directly from the switch.
• EPSRing Resilient Ring Protocol — Delivers high-speed ring-based resiliency for distributed network segments.
• Tri-Authentication — 802.1X, MAC-based, and web-based authentication for comprehensive endpoint access control.
• SDN / OpenFlow v1.3 Ready — Future-proofs the investment for software-defined networking deployments.
• IPv6 Full Feature Set — Complete dual-stack IPv6 support for modern enterprise networks.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus distribution layer with high-density PoE+ requirements
• University and education network core or distribution switch
• Government and public sector LAN distribution
• Commercial building network backbone with converged voice, wireless, and surveillance
• Healthcare network distribution supporting IP communications and wireless
• Multi-building distributed campus with VCStack LD fiber stacking

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the total PoE power budget on the AT-X930-28GPX-901?

The total PoE+ power budget depends on the installed power supply configuration. The x930-28GPX supports dual hot-swappable load-sharing PSUs; consult the Allied Telesis datasheet or contact Creation Networks for exact per-port and total budget figures for your deployment.

Q: How many units can be stacked with VCStack?

Up to 8 x930 Series units can be combined into a single logical VCStack with up to 160 Gbps of stacking bandwidth per switch, managed as one device.

Q: Can stacking be done over long-distance fiber links between buildings?

Yes. VCStack LD (Long Distance) allows stacking across fiber connections between physically separate buildings, making it suitable for distributed campus environments.

Q: Is the AT-X930-28GPX-901 compatible with Allied Telesis wireless access points?

Yes. The integrated Wireless Manager allows direct management of Allied Telesis TQ Series wireless access points from the switch, removing the need for a separate wireless controller.

Q: Does this switch support 10 Gigabit uplinks?

Yes. Four SFP+ slots support 10GBase-X transceivers for high-speed uplinks to network core switches or server aggregation layers.

Q: What management protocols are supported?

The x930-28GPX supports Allied Telesis Management Framework (AMF), web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP, Telnet, and sFlow, among others.

Q: Is this switch SDN-ready?

Yes. The x930 Series supports OpenFlow v1.3, making it compatible with software-defined networking architectures.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-X930-28GPX-901 and get pre-sales support?

The AT-X930-28GPX-901 is available through Creation Networks, an authorized Allied Telesis reseller providing pre-sales consultation and post-sales support.